Procurement Heads

AUGUST 22, 2022

1. The people. In my experience and having spoken with many procurement professionals from all areas of the public sector, they are some of the loveliest people you’ll meet. Everyone is passionate about the work they do, and the environment fosters a sense of support and collaboration rather than competition. 2. Progression. Most public sector organisations have defined roles and bandings with clear succession plans and opportunities for progression.

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ivalua

AUGUST 21, 2022

Originally published in the 2022 ProcureCon Report “Transforming Procurement: Embracing Digital Innovation and Driving Sustainability” Ethical business practices and sustainability initiatives are forcing organizations to not only stand up, but to also set themselves apart from the competition by implementing ESG and CSR commitments. Sustainable and socially responsible procurement practices that cover the full spectrum can provide end-to-end visibility that facilitates monitoring an

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Procurement Tactics

AUGUST 25, 2022

33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. Success! First Name. Email. Download Free PDF. Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. Procurement Speakers 2022 – 10 Most Popular Experts. Procurement speakers share their knowledge to inspire people in procurement that they are making a difference in the world. However, not all in the field of procurement are updated as they are more focused on their work. .

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RPF360

AUGUST 25, 2022

How do you measure the success of your procurement team? By establishing key performance indicators. Procurement KPIs quantify, capture and report the efficiency and effectiveness of the department. Explore cost, operational, supplier and individual KPIs. The post Procurement KPIs: How to quantify value and measure success appeared first on RFP360.

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Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.

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ProcurePort

AUGUST 25, 2022

• In most industries, the power equilibrium has shifted from buyers to suppliers. A classic example is the railroad industry. In the 1900s, North America had 35 suppliers of cast railroads, and companies could choose among these. • A century later, no one has this essential comfort of suppliers because the number of suppliers has […]. The post How Anyone Can Lead a Successful Procurement Negotiation appeared first on ProcurePort Blog.

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All Things Supply Chain

AUGUST 24, 2022

Due to its ability to digitise and simplify the exchange of business documents, electronic data interchange (EDI) has been adopted by 85% of companies, including top names like Amazon.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 25, 2022

To help safeguard their supply chains against future unpredictable events, organizations can implement a master data management (MDM) strategy as a foundation for strong risk mitigation during times of crisis.

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ProcurePort

AUGUST 24, 2022

• Supplier quality management is the proactive and often collaborative approach to ensure that a supplier delivers goods and services of the highest quality. • Quality is evaluated using predetermined specifications about the product and service itself, but it also encompasses other variables. These include the timeliness of delivery, quantities, and price.

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All Things Supply Chain

AUGUST 22, 2022

Complex processes demand ever faster response times and decisions across the entire supply chain.

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Procurement Tactics

AUGUST 23, 2022

33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. Success! First Name. Email. Download Free PDF. Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. Contract Management Process — Everything You Should Know. The contract management process is an essential part of the organization to handle contracts with its third parties. However, it is sometimes overlooked and usually done through a manual process. .

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The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

Supply Chain Efficiency

ivalua

AUGUST 21, 2022

This content is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: The post Protected: Delivering the European Green Deal: The Decisive Decade appeared first on Ivalua.

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ProcurePort

AUGUST 23, 2022

• In the business world today, delivering the highest possible value from the supply chain depends a lot on the kind of supplier relationships an organization can maintain. • Relationship management begins from vendor prequalification, to contracting, and eventually to performance and evaluation. The contracting process is often a complex one and understandably so.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 25, 2022

The answer is yes: Customers are increasingly demonstrating a commitment to sustainable shipping, even if that means waiting a bit longer for their orders to arrive, says TJ Roberts. vice president of enterprise accounts with Sifted.

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Procurement Tactics

AUGUST 22, 2022

33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. Success! First Name. Email. Download Free PDF. Or receive our famous weekly newsletter. Tail Spending — Everything You Should Know. Many people in procurement do not have an idea what tail spending is. This is due to the fact that it is often ignored and can easily go unmanaged by many organizations. However, through the years, it has finally gotten its time to get noticed.

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Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 22, 2022

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Parallel Supply Chain … A Twilight Zone Strategy? In today’s business climate, many companies are grappling with the decision of whether to manufacture their products locally or overseas. With the global pandemic changing so much in the world, that discussion around global and local manufacturing has become even more complex.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

AUGUST 24, 2022

Over the last three years, we’ve all seen the human side of supply chain as frontline workers and supply chain leaders have found solutions to keep communities thriving through a decade defined by constant disruption. Between climate-driven events, COVID closures, and continually growing talent gaps, the human side of supply chain is an important element that needs to come into focus—both the impacts of supply chain disruption on consumers, their communities and families.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 21, 2022

Labor negotiations between dockworkers and employers are at a standstill because of a fight between two unions over who maintains equipment at a terminal at the Port of Seattle.

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Procurement Tactics

AUGUST 22, 2022

33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. The post New Version –Integrative Negotiation appeared first on Procurement Tactics.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 21, 2022

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain’s Moment of Truth Has Arrived! A solid supply chain and logistics strategy is essential for large companies. A global chemical manufacturer recently had to replace ships that transported bulk materials to ports. These materials were then transferred to barges and rail cars for delivery, and finally to terminals where they were packaged into shipping containers for final delivery by rail.

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Una

AUGUST 23, 2022

How to Improve Collaboration Between Procurement and IT. By Hugo Britt | August 23, 2022. There’s an iconic scene in the 1951 sci-fi classic The Day The Earth Stood Still when the killer robot, Gort, first steps out of its spacecraft. The assembled politicians, journalists, and soldiers quickly realize that Gort is so unreadable, so alien , that there is little hope of understanding, communication, or peace.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 21, 2022

Bavarian Nordic A/S, the only company with an approved vaccine for monkeypox, said it’s no longer certain it can meet demand and is talking to multiple production partners as cases rise across the world. .

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Spendesk

AUGUST 23, 2022

We go on and on about the benefits of automation. And the concept is pretty simple: you take slow, repetitive processes that normally waste hours or days each month , and let smart software take care of them for you.

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Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader

Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,

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Positive Purchasing

AUGUST 24, 2022

Jonathan O’Brien considers how procurement can improve its brand image, develop effective internal communication strategies and implement cross-functional working in order to deliver organizational value. Let’s face it, procurement has something of an image problem. Fundamentally, that’s because people don’t understand what it does. To many, it is simply the function that buys the pencils.

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Una

AUGUST 24, 2022

Episode 79: User-Centric MRO Spend Management with Mike Franz. By Kelly Barner | August 24, 2022. B2C consumer experience expectations have been bleeding into the commercial sphere for a long time, but with the disruption of the last two years, that trend seems to be accelerating. Not only are manufacturing companies looking to improve the experience they offer distributed buyers of MRO supplies, procurement is more aware of the experience expectations as well.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 25, 2022

The life of the drayage trucker in “normal” times is a difficult one. And these times are anything but. Drew Herpich, chief commercial officer with Transportation Insight and Nolan Transportation Group. He discusses the pressures that are weighing on drivers today, and the prospects for relief.

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The Good Spending

AUGUST 26, 2022

Outsourcing contracts are all based on relationships. You cannot overestimate the value of relationships in outsourcing. Since the contracts shape relationships between economic actors , they become the indispensable instrument of mutual trust and commitment building - if used right! The definition of a contract A contract is a legally binding promise to act in the future , e.g., delivering goods or providing services.

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Advertiser: GEP

Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.

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Supply Chain Dive

AUGUST 25, 2022

The denim brand is launching a new platform to streamline deliveries as it works to grow its direct-to-consumer business.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 23, 2022

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Best Internet Service Providers! The internet has become an integral part of running a business. Many businesses rely on it for communication, customer service, running eCommerce websites, and as a source of information about trends and emerging ways of doing business so they cannot tolerate poor network performance.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 23, 2022

Because global modern supply chains are incredibly complex, involving a vast network of manufacturing and logistics personnel, even simple mistakes can result in lengthy delays.

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Spend Matters

AUGUST 25, 2022

Categories: Change Management , eProcurement / Procurement , Innovation , Procurement Strategy & Planning , Sponsored Article Tags: Sponsored Article Research shows that 90% of procurement software rollouts fail. Indeed, e-procurement software adoption is not easy as it requires precise planning and often results in major changes to a company's standard procurement operations.

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